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submitted 8 months ago by alphanerd4 to c/usauthoritarianism

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[–] Viking_Hippie 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Most are skeptical of anything outside their own understanding.

Not true. They will readily agree to a lot of things that they don't understand as long as the "right" people tell them to agree.

You're right about the fear motive, but pure authoritarianism is a huge part of it too: if the leaders say it, they'll tend to not even consider disagreement an option.

[–] disguy_ovahea 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Exactly. They only implicitly trust their select media sources. That still puts the blame on those sending the message in my opinion.